Contact Congress about H.R. 4138: Restoring Biological Truth in Government Act
Every federal agency would be banned from asking about gender identity on forms and surveys. Sex and gender questions could only offer "male" or "female" as answers, and forms with any other response would be rejected. The bill locks in biology-based definitions of sex and gender across the entire executive branch.
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Restoring Biological Truth in Government Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Latest action on H.R. 4138: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who this affects: This bill affects anyone who fills out a federal form or survey, every executive branch agency, and researchers who rely on federal data about gender and sex.
Why this matters: This bill would reshape how the federal government recognizes and records sex and gender, with real consequences for data collection, benefits access, and civil rights protections.
Key provisions in H.R. 4138
- Covers all executive agencies — the White House, cabinet departments, independent regulators, military branches, and government-owned corporations.
- Bans federal agencies from asking about or collecting a person's gender identity through any form or survey.
- Sex or gender questions on agency forms can only offer two choices: "male" or "female."
- If a required sex or gender question is answered with anything other than "male" or "female," the agency must reject the entire form.
- Defines "sex" in law as the biological determination of whether someone is male or female.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 4138
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 4138
- What is H.R. 4138?
- Every federal agency would be banned from asking about gender identity on forms and surveys. Sex and gender questions could only offer "male" or "female" as answers, and forms with any other response would be rejected. The bill locks in biology-based definitions of sex and gender across the entire executive branch.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 4138?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 4138?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 4138 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
